Speculation with derivatives and the risk of bankruptcy: The mexican commercial controller case

Abstract

The objective of this investigation was to show how companies that deviate from the main purpose of their business make serious mistakes that put them at risk of bankruptcy; and the use of a financial restructuring as a solution alternative. The case study method was used, analyzing the Mexican Commercial Company through a financial analysis, which included the determination of value and a risk analysis; the economic and financial situation was analyzed before and after the collapse, obtaining as a result a comparative analysis that allows to understand the impact of speculation with derivatives that put it on the verge of collapse and the financial restructuring carried out, which resulted in the recovery of the company.